Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. P. Smith School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. P. Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
C. P. Smith School's student population of 259 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C. P. Smith School ranks within the top 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. P. Smith School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 281 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
10%
3%
White
72%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. P. Smith School's ranking?
C. P. Smith School is ranked #86 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are C. P. Smith School often compared to?
C. P. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. J. Flynn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend C. P. Smith School?
259 students attend C. P. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of C. P. Smith School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. P. Smith School?
C. P. Smith School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does C. P. Smith School offer ?
C. P. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. P. Smith School part of?
C. P. Smith School is part of Burlington School District.
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